Roger Dean Burgess, age 80, was born on April 13, 1944 to Allen and Lillie Mae King Burgess in Crossville, TN and passed away on April 24, 2024 in Crossville, TN. He owned his own small engine shop and also was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding horses and loved to listen to bluegrass music and dance.

He is survived by his wife- Pam Burgess, sisters- Mamie Cole, Frances Irwin (Randy), Darlene Bell (Dave), and Treva McKinney (Joey); brothers- Doyle Burgess (Marla), Willis Burgess (Debbie), Aster Burgess (Fannie); children- Pam Guthrie (Scott), Eugene Burgess (Daphne), Larry Burgess (Jessica), Kim Johnson (Alan) and Donna Mifflin; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters- Gladys Williams, Marie Wyatt, Joyce Croft, and Diane Walker; brothers- Roy Burl, Marvin Burgess and Delmer Burgess; and grandson- Isaac Mifflin.

The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5-8pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2pm. He will be laid to rest in Allen Burgess Cemetery immediately following the service.